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CVE-2004-1167

UnknownEPSS 2.08%

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CVE-2004-1167 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mirrorselect before 0.89 creates temporary files in a world-writable location with predictable file names, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mirrorselect before 0.89 creates temporary files in a world-writable location with predictable file names, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.08%

79.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GentooMirrorselect0.80
GentooMirrorselect0.81
GentooMirrorselect0.82
GentooMirrorselect0.83
GentooMirrorselect0.84
GentooMirrorselect0.85
GentooMirrorselect0.86
GentooMirrorselect0.87
GentooMirrorselect0.88

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1167?
mirrorselect before 0.89 creates temporary files in a world-writable location with predictable file names, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-1167?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1167 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1167?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST